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8 from Keralam still missing in Nepal: CM

Keralam chief minister VD Satheesan said on Friday that eight individuals, including four Australian citizens of Keralam origin, who are stranded in Nepal following the flash floods there are yet to be contacted

Published on: Aug 29, 2026, 08:25:30 IST
By Vishnu Varma, Thiruvananthapuram
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Keralam chief minister VD Satheesan said on Friday that eight individuals, including four Australian citizens of Keralam origin, who are stranded in Nepal following the flash floods there are yet to be contacted.

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Their details have been forwarded to the Ministry of External Affairs for urgent trace and contact operations, he said.

The CM said that helpline calls regarding 82 persons were received in the state of which 60 are from the state and have been deemed to be safe. Another 14 individuals belong to other states in the country and their details have been forwarded to the MEA and respective State governments.

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What actions is the Keralam government taking to locate the missing individuals in Nepal?

The Keralam government, led by Chief Minister VD Satheesan, has forwarded the details of the missing individuals to the Ministry of External Affairs for urgent trace and contact operations.

Why are many individuals from India stranded or missing in Nepal following the floods?

The flash floods in Nepal have caused significant disruption, affecting transportation and communication, which has led to at least 320 Indians being reported missing, including those uncontactable following the onset of the disaster.

How is India supporting rescue efforts for its nationals affected by the Nepal floods?

India is coordinating with the Nepalese authorities, providing emergency relief supplies, a team of doctors, and making offers for additional support, including the deployment of NDRF teams for search and rescue operations.
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19 Keralites belonging to a 23-member Kailash Mansarovar Yatra are safe and currently travelling towards Kathmandu, he added.

Norka Roots, the nodal agency for expatriate Keralites, is coordinating operations with the MEA.

 
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Vishnu Varma

Vishnu Varma is Assistant Editor and reports from Kerala for the Hindustan Times. He has 10 years of experience writing for print and digital platforms and has worked at The New York Times, NDTV and The Indian Express in the past. He specialises in longform reportage at the intersections of politics, crime, social commentary and environment.

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